Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 12 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 100 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 30 | 31 | 24 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks pulled away from the Hornets 116-100. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.